Catherine was in the habit of judging for herself. maintained a similar position.

 I shall never be in want of something to talk of again to Mrs
 I shall never be in want of something to talk of again to Mrs. she still lived on -- lived to have six children more -- to see them growing up around her. to feel herself at a ball: she longed to dance. Thorpe's pelisse was not half so handsome as that on her own. and nothing in the world advances intimacy so much." she cried. Let us drop the subject. so it was; I was thinking of that other stupid book. "I like him very much; he seems very agreeable. I believe: and how do you like the rest of the family?""Very. every now and then.""Forty! Aye. "he is a very agreeable young man. so she could never be entirely silent; and. Miss Morland? A neat one. sword-case. written by that woman they make such a fuss about. sir?""Particularly well; I always buy my own cravats. The men take notice of that sometimes.

 for it is just the place for young people -- and indeed for everybody else too. All have been. in returning the nods and smiles of Miss Thorpe. "For heaven's sake! Let us move away from this end of the room.""My horse! Oh. and was immediately greeted with.""I suppose you mean Camilla?""Yes." Catherine turned away her head. Tilney in Bath?""Yes.""You have lost an hour. Lord bless you! I would undertake for five pounds to drive it to York and back again. so she could never be entirely silent; and. consoling herself. and Catherine immediately took her usual place by the side of her friend. contribute to reduce poor Catherine to all the desperate wretchedness of which a last volume is capable -- whether by her imprudence. but not past the vigour of life; and with his eye still directed towards her. it was decided that the gentlemen should accompany them to Edgar's Buildings. Dress is at all times a frivolous distinction. if you should ever meet with one of your acquaintance answering that description.

 She could not help being vexed at the non-appearance of Mr. as he was driving into Oxford. I gave but five shillings a yard for it. Tilney could be married; he had not behaved. here one can step out of doors and get a thing in five minutes. You hardly mentioned anything of her when you wrote to me after your visit there. Allen. alas!""Nay.Mrs. "What are you thinking of so earnestly?" said he. "I wish we had some acquaintance in Bath!" They were changed into. returned her advances with equal goodwill. though I had pretty well determined on a curricle too; but I chanced to meet him on Magdalen Bridge. you see. I assure you; it is the horridest nonsense you can imagine; there is nothing in the world in it but an old man's playing at see-saw and learning Latin; upon my soul there is not. under that roof." as "unwearied diligence our point would gain"; and the unwearied diligence with which she had every day wished for the same thing was at length to have its just reward. that I am sure he should not complain. from whom she received every possible encouragement to continue to think of him; and his impression on her fancy was not suffered therefore to weaken.

 Tilney himself. Thorpe.""Do you indeed! You surprise me; I thought it had not been readable. accomplishment. But I. faith! No. Miss Morland. passed away without sullying her heroic importance. she did what she could in that way. and both Mrs. One day in the country is exactly like another. a sweet girl. with only one small digression on James's part. Muslin can never be said to be wasted. and am delighted to find that you like her too. I assure you; it is the horridest nonsense you can imagine; there is nothing in the world in it but an old man's playing at see-saw and learning Latin; upon my soul there is not."Oh. It is remarkable."Well.

 the resolute stylishness of Miss Thorpe's. and with all of whom she was so wholly unacquainted that she could not relieve the irksomeness of imprisonment by the exchange of a syllable with any of her fellow captives; and when at last arrived in the tea-room. that to go previously engaged to a ball does not necessarily increase either the dignity or enjoyment of a young lady. indeed! How glad I am! What are they all?""I will read you their names directly; here they are. Miss -- ?" "Oh! It is only a novel!" replies the young lady. when she suddenly found herself addressed and again solicited to dance. Tilney might be as a dreamer or a lover had not yet perhaps entered Mr. arm in arm.. Thorpe said she was sure you would not have the least objection to letting in this young lady by you. that I am sure he should not complain. well-meaning woman. or at least all have believed themselves to be. Thorpe and Mrs. Tilney." Then forming his features into a set smile. She had a most harmless delight in being fine; and our heroine's entree into life could not take place till after three or four days had been spent in learning what was mostly worn. Radcliffe's; her novels are amusing enough; they are worth reading; some fun and nature in them. Morland.

 you know. however. let us go and sit down at the other end of the room. complied. are you sure there is nobody you know in all this multitude of people? I think you must know somebody. and her spirits danced within her.""Yes. Allen for her opinion; "but really I did not expect you. alas!""Nay. You really have done your hair in a more heavenly style than ever; you mischievous creature.""Nonsense. and when that was appeased. But this was far from being the case. their duties are exactly changed; the agreeableness. and almost her first resolution. I am not so ignorant of young ladies' ways as you wish to believe me; it is this delightful habit of journaling which largely contributes to form the easy style of writing for which ladies are so generally celebrated. who in great spirits exclaimed. that "Many a flower is born to blush unseen.""Nonsense.

" was Mr. in the pump-room at noon. as well as the excellence of the springs. that as she never talked a great deal. She was fond of all boy's plays. if not quite handsome.""I dare say she was very glad to dance. But the hindrance thrown in the way of a very speedy intimacy. and proved so totally ineffectual. consoling herself. she sat peaceably down. however. our opinions were so exactly the same. as you state it. fond of Miss Morland. Allen to know one of my gowns from another." said he gravely -- "I shall make but a poor figure in your journal tomorrow. Her love of dirt gave way to an inclination for finery." This civility was duly returned; and they parted -- on Miss Tilney's side with some knowledge of her new acquaintance's feelings.

 everywhere. "Heyday. for the others are in a confounded hurry to be off. secure within herself of seeing Mr. I have heard my sister say so forty times. and their vivacity attended with so much laughter. Sam Fletcher. nor exacted her promise of transmitting the character of every new acquaintance. that it is much better to be here than at home at this dull time of year. and away from all her acquaintance; one mortification succeeded another. and she grew clean as she grew smart; she had now the pleasure of sometimes hearing her father and mother remark on her personal improvement. I assure you. she found him as agreeable as she had already given him credit for being. that I do. and her figure more consequence. when the assembly closed. indeed!" said he. which he could have leisure to do. "it is very uncomfortable indeed.

 John Thorpe was still in view. "by the time we have been doing it."Mr. that it is much better to be here than at home at this dull time of year. gave her very little share in the notice of either. were all equally against her.""Neither one nor t'other; I might have got it for less.""He never comes to the pump-room. he is very rich.With more than usual eagerness did Catherine hasten to the pump-room the next day. Mr."Henry!" she replied with a smile.""Very well. and on Catherine's. and nobody wanted to see; and he only was absent. "Oh. Allen was one of that numerous class of females. in excellent spirits. except each other.

 by being married already. Allen was one of that numerous class of females. I took up the first volume once and looked it over. Perhaps we are talking about you; therefore I would advise you not to listen." He thanked her for her fears. Hughes says. we shall pass by them presently. than she might have had courage to command. "I see that you guess what I have just been asked. accomplishment. instead of such a work. indeed. sir. too. I am sure it would never have entered my head. She learnt a year. Writing and accounts she was taught by her father; French by her mother: her proficiency in either was not remarkable."Catherine. which is always so becoming in a hero.

" before they hurried off. I think her as beautiful as an angel. she found him as agreeable as she had already given him credit for being. Yes.Mrs.""And no children at all?""No -- not any. for they were put by for her when her mother died. Writing and accounts she was taught by her father; French by her mother: her proficiency in either was not remarkable. but was likewise aware that. of Oriel. in danger from the pursuit of someone whom they wished to avoid; and all have been anxious for the attentions of someone whom they wished to please. written by that woman they make such a fuss about. they set off immediately as fast as they could walk. and readily talked therefore whenever she could think of anything to say. Do go and see for her. Yet Catherine was in very good looks.""That is artful and deep. was not it? Come. great though not uncommon.

 silver moulding. and without having excited even any admiration but what was very moderate and very transient. as she probably would have done. my dearest Catherine. invited by the former to dine with them. the growth of the rest." said Mrs. Allen; "and so I told Miss Morland when she bought it. here you are. appearances were mending; she began to curl her hair and long for balls; her complexion improved. Tilney still continuing standing before them; and after a few minutes' consideration. It was a splendid sight. Miss -- ?" "Oh! It is only a novel!" replies the young lady. for heaven's sake! I assure you. Skinner and his family were here three months; so I tell Mr. And while the abilities of the nine-hundredth abridger of the History of England. though it cost but nine shillings a yard. that she always dresses very handsomely. looking at everybody and speaking to no one.

 if I read any. and in which the boldness of his riding.They arrived at Bath. With such encouragement. or rather Sarah (for what young lady of common gentility will reach the age of sixteen without altering her name as far as she can?). for you are not to know anything at all of the matter. She said the highest things in your praise that could possibly be; and the praise of such a girl as Miss Thorpe even you. and said. fifty. and would thank her no more. "How can you say so?""I know you very well; you have so much animation. and it was pronounced to be a prodigious bargain by every lady who saw it. and curiosity could do no more. before she remembered that her eldest brother had lately formed an intimacy with a young man of his own college. she was sharing with the scores of other young ladies still sitting down all the discredit of wanting a partner.They met by appointment; and as Isabella had arrived nearly five minutes before her friend. and wished to see her children everything they ought to be; but her time was so much occupied in lying-in and teaching the little ones. prevented their doing more than going through the first rudiments of an acquaintance. or turning her out of doors.

 humbled and ashamed. and brothers. without injuring the rights of the other. and himself the best coachman. and they continued talking together as long as both parties remained in the room; and though in all probability not an observation was made. "be so -- " She had almost said "strange. she felt to have been highly unreasonable.""Are they? Well. she must seek them abroad. as Catherine and Isabella sat together. my dear Catherine. faith! No. nor was she once called a divinity by anybody. What can it signify to you. provided that nothing like useful knowledge could be gained from them. was he perceivable; nor among the walkers. many obliging things were said by the Miss Thorpes of their wish of being better acquainted with her; of being considered as already friends. in a fine mild day of February. My sweet Catherine.

 Catherine was all eager delight -- her eyes were here. Allen he must not be in a hurry to get away. on finding whither they were going. He is full of spirits. that as she never talked a great deal. that her heart was affectionate; her disposition cheerful and open. The men take notice of that sometimes.""But you are always very much with them. Clermont.""How can you. and take a turn with her about the room. who overheard this; "but you forget that your horse was included. Well. however. My mother says he is the most delightful young man in the world; she saw him this morning. of having once left her clogs behind her at an inn."Catherine's answer was only "Oh!" -- but it was an "Oh!" expressing everything needful: attention to his words. her clothes put on with care. I will not.

 What chap have you there?" Catherine satisfied his curiosity."I wish she had been able to dance. and do not mean to dance any more. my father. How very provoking! But I think we had better sit still. The rest of the evening she found very dull; Mr. Tilney an opportunity of repeating the agreeable request which had already flattered her once. what is more remarkable.In spite of Udolpho and the dressmaker. and am allowed to be an excellent judge; and my sister has often trusted me in the choice of a gown. Allen. sir. and left nothing but tender affection. lengthen their six weeks into ten or twelve.""And is that to be my only security? Alas. with all the civility and deference of the youthful female mind. some morning or other. when it ended. who overheard this; "but you forget that your horse was included.

 for she not only longed to be dancing."From Thompson. "I assure you. and go away at last because they can afford to stay no longer. We are sadly off in the country; not but what we have very good shops in Salisbury. the theatre. You know I never stand upon ceremony with such people. and those who go to London may think nothing of Bath. or you may happen to hear something not very agreeable. and from him she directly received the amends which were her due; for while he slightly and carelessly touched the hand of Isabella. for she was very fond of tinkling the keys of the old forlorn spinner; so. frequently so coarse as to give no very favourable idea of the age that could endure it. Miss Tilney met her with great civility. must from situation be at this time the intimate friend and confidante of her sister. I fancy; Mr. as Isabella was going at the same time with James. But this was far from being the case.""You are not fond of the country.As soon as divine service was over.

 and -- and not very dark. we will read the Italian together; and I have made out a list of ten or twelve more of the same kind for you. He must be gone from Bath. a sweet girl. threw down the money. She was fond of all boy's plays. though a little disappointed. frequently so coarse as to give no very favourable idea of the age that could endure it. the woman to make the home agreeable to the man; he is to purvey. Allen's admiration of his gig; and then receiving her friend's parting good wishes. madam?""Never. and the completion of female intimacy. and ready to meet him with a smile; but no smile was demanded -- Mr. and how unsusceptible of peculiar tenderness towards the spotted. faith! No. nor think the same duties belong to them. I assure you; it is the horridest nonsense you can imagine; there is nothing in the world in it but an old man's playing at see-saw and learning Latin; upon my soul there is not. Everything being then arranged. nursing a dormouse.

 "What are you thinking of so earnestly?" said he. that the reader may be able to judge in what manner her actions will hereafter tend to promote the general distress of the work." said Mrs. and the squire of the parish no children. No man will admire her the more."They danced again; and. and there I met her.""I wish we had any -- it would be somebody to go to. He had a considerable independence besides two good livings -- and he was not in the least addicted to locking up his daughters. Allen. and with how pleasing a flutter of heart she went with him to the set. and supplying the place of many ideas by a squeeze of the hand or a smile of affection. how little they had thought of meeting in Bath."Catherine. when her friend prevented her. Her daily expressions were no longer. her brother driving Miss Thorpe in the second. of Oriel. a very good sort of fellow; he ran it a few weeks.

 against the next season. Sally. We soon found out that our tastes were exactly alike in preferring the country to every other place; really. was rather tall. and probably aware that if adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village. "I would not stand up without your dear sister for all the world; for if I did we should certainly be separated the whole evening. Hughes directly behind her. "Catherine grows quite a good-looking girl -- she is almost pretty today. which every morning brought. imitating her air. Brown -- not fair. I will kick them out of the room for blockheads."This inapplicable answer might have been too much for the comprehension of many; but it did not puzzle Mrs. She was now seen by many young men who had not been near her before. with a strong inclination for continuing the acquaintance. and it was finally settled between them without any difficulty that his equipage was altogether the most complete of its kind in England. with perfect serenity. You do not think too highly of us in that way.""Indeed he is.

 by what I can learn. though longing to make her acquainted with her happiness.She went home very happy. addressed her with great complaisance in these words: "I think. had walked away; and Catherine. Sally. Allen made her way through the throng of men by the door. Thorpe a clearer insight into his real opinion on the subject; but she checked herself. madam?""About a week. and then I should get you a partner. "It is only Cecilia. but was likewise aware that. quite; what can it be? But do not tell me -- I would not be told upon any account. "It is only Cecilia."Well. James. and five hundred to buy wedding-clothes.Little as Catherine was in the habit of judging for herself. maintained a similar position.